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‘Extraordinary scenes’ as Novak Djokovic survives injury and Taylor Fritz as Melbourne enters lockdown – ABC News

In an Australian Open that has already been unlike any other, crowds were sent home in the middle of a five-set battle in which seven-time champion Novak Djokovic…

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With Melbourne going into a snap five-day lockdown due to the latest outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria, the 2021 Australian Open just became that little bit more bizarre.
Key points:

  • Crowds were ordered to exit Melbourne Park mid-match so they could get home before Victoria’s snap lockdown began
  • Novak Djokovic suffered a side injury in his victory over Taylor Fritz
  • Djokovic said the injury may not allow him to be ready to face Milos Raonic in the fourth round in two days

Not more than two hours removed…

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